by Valerie Richardson

Nothing says “welcome to Colorado” like Denver Broncos swag, as far as state Rep. Kathleen Conti is concerned.

She presented a Peyton Manning NFL jersey to Jack J.C. Yang, director general of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office, at Friday’s reception at the Brown Palace to celebrate TECO’s relocation from Kansas City to Denver.

Such Broncos wear is necessary “in order for you truly to understand what it is to be a Coloradan and a Denver citizen,” quipped the Republican Conti.

The mood was festive, the applause was generous and the jokes at Kansas City’s expense flowed freely, but the ceremony also served to underscore Denver’s growing influence as a national and international business and cultural hub.

“It is an honor for Taiwan to set up the new TECO in Denver, Colorado,” said Yang in his remarks to the packed crowd of several hundred. “We very much look forward to enhancing the bilateral partnership with Colorado.”

Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, said the "buzz" surrounding Denver's reputation as a global business center played a role in Taiwan's decision to relocate the office from Kansas City. Read More